FEATURED EVENTS

  • Celebrating Our Heritage

    Les Fair Do-Do 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Each year during the annual event "Celebrating Our Heritage" Ser Familia awards business, corporate and community partners and honor volunteers and collaborators who contribute to their mission, as well as commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. We design a magical night with live entertainment, a silent auction of Latin American Art and exquisite food prepared by some […]

  • Alif Institute Gala

    The Ballroom at Carlos Center 2500 Clairmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA

    CELEBRATE WITH A PURPOSE! Join in for a unique evening of fellowship, entertainment, and delicious food and help us KEEP ARAB CULTURE ALIVE! Alif Institute, Atlanta’s Arab-American education and cultural enrichment center, hosts an annual fundraising gala that gathers prominent members of our community, as well as our sponsors and friends. This year the gala will […]

  • CSU Wind Ensemble at The Gate Museum

    Columbus State University Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music Wind Ensemble at The Gate. Free Concert on the Lawn. To enhance your comfort feel free to bring a blanket or portable chairs. Concessions will not be provided.

  • Mao Badges in the Billions: Uncommon Perspectives on the Early Chinese Cultural Revolution

    Bullock Science Center at Agnes Scott College Teasley Lecture Hall | 298 E Dougherty St., Decatur, GA, United States

    Professor Douglas Reynolds of Georgia State University's History Department will discuss his collection of some 20,000 Mao badges which he acquired in 1994-95 when he was in Beijing. After their ten-year residence in his basement, Professor Reynolds began to sort and organize his "hoard." His talk for the forum will tell the story of the […]

  • Judge Navanethem Pillay: Reflections on the International Human Rights System

    Emory University School of Law - Gambrell Hall 1301 Clifton Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Center for International and Comparative Law of Emory University School of Law is pleased to present two distinguished speakers in a summit of ground-breaking international law jurists during the fall of 2016. Judge Navanethem Pillay (South Africa) will be the series’ first speaker at 12:00 p.m. on October 17. Judge Navanethem was formerly the […]

  • The South China Sea

    Presentation room, Oxford Road Building 1390 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join in for a discussion on The Diverging Strategic Assumptions and Perceptions of the United States and China led by Mr. David Firestein, Senior Vice President of EastWest Institute

  • Morning in South Africa: Book Signing & Discussion

    The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum 441 Freedom Pkwy , Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join in for a discussion and book signing featuring former Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, and his bestseller, Morning in South Africa. You won't want to miss this discussion of post-apartheid South Africa as well as South Africa’s future. Books will be available for purchase.

  • Movie Night: Greg Zglinski’s Le Temps D’Anna

    Join the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, the Alliance Française d’Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for the screening of Greg Zglinski’s Le Temps D’Anna. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the screenwriter, Noémie Kocher along with a small reception. About the Film: A young watchmaker falls head over heels with a […]

  • National Sovereignty Vs. International Human Rights

    Terry Executive Education Center 3475 Lenox Road NE Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Judge Pillay, a South African national, was the first woman to start a law practice in her home province of Natal in 1967. Pillay was the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014, served as the judge on the International Criminal Court and was president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

  • Brexit When You Least Expect It: Implications for U.S.- Based Directors

    Join in for a conversation on Brexit's implications for the United States. Featured Speakers: Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford, Consul-General of the UK Mary Shelton Rose, PwC Brexit Response office leader Laurie Bowen, CEO of Telecom Italia Sparkle Ambassador Charles Shapiro, President, World Affairs Council of Atlanta Cost: Nonmembers: $75 Members: $50  

  • 12th Crystal Peach Awards

    Georgia Tech Historic Academy of Medicine 875 W Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA

    The Crystal Peach Awards have historically recognized in Atlanta, GA, the most significant inbound and outbound investments to and from France and the Southeastern USA. AWARDS Economic Development Award France Economic Development Award Southeast FACC Award of Innovation Nominees will be announced soon. Announcing Keynote Speaker Allen Proithis North America President SIGFOX Sponsored by DASSAULT […]

  • Consular Conversations: India

    In the fourth event of this series, on October 19th, we will be hearing from the Consul General of India, Nagesh Singh. Mr. Singh will discuss: -Economic reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax furthering the country's rapid growth -India beyond its IT prowess and dire poverty -India's expanded role in the world under Prime Minister Modi and […]

  • Year of Russia

    Carmichael Student Center, University Rooms A-E 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA

    Featuring performances of classical Russian music and dance as well as examples of authentic Russian cuisine, the Year of Russia Day serves as an introduction to Russia's culture and to Kennesaw State University's Annual Country Study Program, which has promoted knowledge and understanding of the world's cultures for more than 30 years. The Year of Russia Day's festivities […]

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  • WTC Atlanta Country Spotlight – Brazil

    Come celebrate the Brazilian - American Chamber of Commerce's 20th Anniversary! -Network -Learn about how you can benefit from doing business with Brazil. -Win a round-trip ticket to Latin America! Featuring: Lucia Jennings: Founder, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast Diplomat Guillermo Rivera, Secretary, Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta WTC Atlanta Country Spotlight - Brazil Wednesday, October […]

  • Company Tour at Swedish Company Elanders

    Emory University School of Law - Gambrell Hall 1301 Clifton Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Georgia and our Swedish corporate member, Elanders, for a special event at their facilities here in Georgia! Learn more about Elanders through a tour of both of their facilities followed by a presentation and Q&A in connection with a breakfast. – This event is free for all SACC-GA members […]

  • Selling to China

    Small Business Development Center, INCubator 100 Cherokee Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Is your company best positioned to take full advantage of Tennessee’s third largest export market? China is a strong buyer of many goods and services from the United States. In 2015, the US exported over $116 billion to China, making China the No. 3 market for US products in the world. China’s economy is growing […]

  • El Ombligo de la Luna

    Come see Enrique Samson's photography exhibit! Please RSVP by October  14th via email at ahandal@sre.gob.mx or by phone (404) 266-2233

  • Breakfast with Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro

    “European Unity Between Brexit and Populism: The Future of the European Project from a German Perspective” The outcome of the British referendum has created increasing pressure on the EU to reform itself in order to better respond to the expectations of its citizens. At the same time, the European member states will only be able […]

  • Global Emergencies and Mental Health Forum

    Emory University Emory University - White Hall Building - Room 208 - 301 Dowman Drive , Atlanta, United States

    This forum will bring together humanitarian, development, and health experts from France and the US to discuss the present state of mental health and psychosocial care within the framework of relief and development programming. As the humanitarian aid community addresses today’s global crises, mental health is an important, yet often overlooked need that is relevant […]

  • Humanitarian Forum: Global Emergencies and Mental Health

    Claudia Nance Rollins 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    As the humanitarian aid community addresses todays global crises, mental health is an important, yet often overlooked need that is relevant in all phases of emergency and development interventions. This forum will provide an opportunity to reflect on current mental health challenges and practices in the context of disaster preparedness, capacity building, and social reconstruction as well as the […]